Outrageous comedian Gallagher will appear at the Riverside in Don's Celebrity Theatre on Feb. 14 and 15. Tickets are $30, call 1-800-227-3849.

Gallagher is best known for his legendary Sledge-O-Matic that bores through unsuspecting fruits, vegetables and other snack items. Gallagher has been spending the last 15 years creating and honoring his own brand of comic relief.

He keeps himself busy breaking world records, starting fashion trends and running for President. At a November concert, approximately 1300 fans simultaneously sat on whoopee cushions to break the world record of 982. As many fans know, Gallagher is starting a trend that makes men's underwear fashionable tops for women. After his attempt to become the next governor of California failed, he decided to run for President.

"Hot August Night, A Tribute To Neil Diamond" starring Dean Colley will take place at the Ramada Express, Feb. 2 - 5. Tickets are $12.50 per person.

Colley's physical resemblance to Diamond and singing captivates devoted fans. This show has been wowing audiences around the southwest as Colley covers the spectrum of classic Neil Diamond hits from the seventies, eighties and nineties with sequined shirts and a Las Vegas style band.

Big Bucks Satellite Poker Tournaments that started last weekend at the Riverside take place seven days a week from 10 a.m. to midnight through Thursday, March 11 at 2 p.m. for Tier One and Thursday, March 18 at 10 p.m. for Tier Two.

The Riverside's tournaments are Tier One and Tier Two satellite tournaments for the World Poker Tour (WPT) $25,000 No-Limit Hold Em Championships Tier Three to be held in April at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.

The winners of these tournaments advance to the finals which will be broadcast on national television and offer a first place prize of over $1 million!

Entry fees are $40 ($35 buy-in plus $5 entry fee) to enter the Riverside Tier One tournaments; $375 ($350 buy-in plus $25 entry fee) for the Riverside Tier Two tournaments (or free entry by winning a Tier One tournament).

Effective Feb. 2, Happy Hour is moving from the Mississippi Lounge at the Colorado Belle to the River Bar, Monday - Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. Well drinks, handcrafted beer, Heinekin, Corona, and draft beer are $1.

When you visit Colorado Belle's Web site, be sure to register in the "Captain's Log." Everyone who registers is eligible to be selected to win one of 20 "Cruisin' on the River" mini-vacation packages or a special mini-vacation in a suite to be given away each month. Registered Web site guests will also have the opportunity to ask to receive special offers on rooms and information about entertainment, upcoming events and promotions.

TOP OF NEXT COLUMN

New young entrepreneurs who made millions on an Internet business have taken over ownership of the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas and Laughlin. The duo, Tim Poster and Thomas Breitling, have also made a deal with Fox television network to produce a 13-episode real life series called "The Casino."

The television project involves following the two executives around to show viewers how a casino works from the inside out. The majority of the series will focus on Las Vegas, but there are plans to include a visit to Laughlin along the line. Airing is scheduled for summer.

Dessert Fest is a caloric fundraiser planned for Friday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m., in Don's Celebrity Theatre at the Riverside. All professional and amateur bakers are encouraged to participate in the competition and make enough samples to accommodate approximately 500 people. Admission to the event is $15, which will allow visitors to sample the tempting entries.

A panel of judges comprised of non-food and beverage professionals will evaluate six categories and each entrant must register in a minimum of two categories or up to all six. The categories are: Best Overall Booth Presentation; Cookie Creations; Gourmet Desserts; Incredible Cakes; Cheesecake Category; and Best of Show. For more information, call 928-763-7070 or 702-298-2535.

Two more tickets will be given away at the Golden Nugget on Feb. 29 to the NASCAR race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas taking place on March 7.

An entry ticket and one bonus buck can be obtained by: placing any $10 sports wager at the Sports Book; winning a blackjack with a minimum $10 bet; hitting any hardway on Craps with a minimum $5 bet; and hitting any number straight up at the Roulette table with a minimum $5 bet. The bonus bucks can be used to bid on official NASCAR merchandise when an auction is held on March 6 inside Tarzans Night Club at 10 a.m.

The 4th Annual Colorado River Bluegrass Festival will featured top rated bluegrass bands from across the nation performing at Davis Camp north of the Laughlin Bridge, Feb. 6-8. Some camping will be available and there will be free shuttle boats to and from the casinos. For ticket information, call 928-768-5j819.

Lake Havasu, formed by Parker Dam on the Colorado River, is a 45 mile long lake with an abundance of coves and inlets perfect for exploring, floating, skiing and water sports. Marinas offering watercraft rentals are available along the Arizona shoreline. Lake Havasu is located about 60 miles south of Laughlin and makes a perfect day trip. A couple of scenic jet boat tours are available from Laughlin to Lake Havasu, where they stop at the London Bridge English Village.

CONTINUE ON TO...:
>THIS WEEK'S LAS VEGAS SEGMENT
>LAST WEEK'S LAUGHLIN SEGMENT
>VEGAS VIEWS FULL ARCHIVES
>Return to "Heard Around Town"
>Return to Las Vegas Leisure Guide